A bank in Pennsylvania recently won a partial victory in its fight for a tax refund. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) decided to give back some of the sales and use taxes the bank had paid. The bank had asked for a refund on several things, including landscaping, security gear, buildin
Many famous people have turned to surrogacy to grow their families. For some, it was the only option. For others, it was the best choice. Meghan Trainor, for example, said it was the safest way for her to have another baby. Olivia Munn chose surrogacy after her breast cancer diagnosis. Michelle Will
America's farmlands are facing a serious issue. Sewage sludge, often called "biosolids, " is being spread on fields as fertilizer. This sludge contains harmful chemicals and waste from homes and industries. The EPA allows this practice through a rule called the 503 rule. This rule does not make the
The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
Google is rolling out a new feature called "Personal Intelligence" for its AI Mode. This tool taps into your Gmail and Google Photos to provide more tailored responses. Think of it as a personal assistant who knows your life details. But, is this a helpful upgrade or a step too far into your persona
Mental health experts are rethinking how they view disorders. Instead of seeing them as separate boxes, they're looking for shared threads. These threads could be life events, biology, or social factors. They also look at common psychological processes. These processes lead to symptoms that cut acro
A new team-up between Jump and Focus Financial Partners aims to make life easier for financial advisors. The goal? To use AI to cut down on paperwork and free up time for advisors to focus on their clients. Jump, a company known for its AI tools, is teaming up with Focus Financial Partners. Focus i
Ever thought about how your brain makes sense of words? It turns out, it's not so different from how AI does it. A recent study found that the way our brains process language is quite similar to how AI models understand words. This is a big deal because it changes how we think about language and the
The world of manufacturing is changing fast. Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is at the heart of this change. It's a way to check and control production in real-time. This helps make sure everything is top-notch. The market for PAT is growing. It was worth USD 4. 81 billion in 2025. By 2031, it c
A big tech company, Tetra Tech, has just bought another tech firm, Halvik Corp. This move is all about making the U. S. government's tech services better. Tetra Tech is known for its work in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. Halvik, on the other hand, is a specialist in advanced da
